Forums
New posts
Search forums
What's new
New posts
New media
New media comments
Latest activity
Classifieds
Media
New media
New comments
Search media
Log in
Register
What's New?
Search
Search
Search titles only
By:
New posts
Search forums
Menu
Log in
Register
Navigation
Install the app
Install
More Options
Advertise with us
Contact Us
Close Menu
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Forums
The Range
Handgun Discussion
WW I era Colt .45 - Need advice
Search titles only
By:
Reply to Thread
This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay, Amazon, and others.
Message
<blockquote data-quote="liliysdad" data-source="post: 1250403" data-attributes="member: 51"><p>Absolutely do not blast it, sand it, or otherwise mess with it. You did good with the Hoppes and a toothbrush, but thats as aggressive as I would go. The patina is what it is, just leave it be. Refinishing the gun would destroy the value.</p><p></p><p>As for safety, the gun is, in and of itself safe, but it would need to be gone over by someone who knew what they were doing to determine the individual guns condition. Based on what I can see, the gun appears to be in fantastic shape for its age and treatment. </p><p></p><p>I would be inclined to buy a set of original grips for it, and put it up. Its an heirloom, and an actual piece of history. I hate safe queens as a rule, but this one may get a pass.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="liliysdad, post: 1250403, member: 51"] Absolutely do not blast it, sand it, or otherwise mess with it. You did good with the Hoppes and a toothbrush, but thats as aggressive as I would go. The patina is what it is, just leave it be. Refinishing the gun would destroy the value. As for safety, the gun is, in and of itself safe, but it would need to be gone over by someone who knew what they were doing to determine the individual guns condition. Based on what I can see, the gun appears to be in fantastic shape for its age and treatment. I would be inclined to buy a set of original grips for it, and put it up. Its an heirloom, and an actual piece of history. I hate safe queens as a rule, but this one may get a pass. [/QUOTE]
Insert Quotes…
Verification
Post Reply
Forums
The Range
Handgun Discussion
WW I era Colt .45 - Need advice
Search titles only
By:
Top
Bottom